The Art of Record Covers: Illustration Meets Lettering
Turning Research Into Original Ideas
A course by Steve Simpson , Designer and Illustrator
About the video: Turning Research Into Original Ideas
Overview
“In this lesson I will show you to make a catalogue of sketch ideas based on the reference material we found in the previous lesson.”
In this video lesson Steve Simpson addresses the topic: Turning Research Into Original Ideas, which is part of the Domestika online course: The Art of Record Covers: Illustration Meets Lettering. Combine illustration and lettering to create unique designs that complement the music they accompany.
Partial transcription of the video
“TURNING RESEARCH INTO ORIGINAL IDEAS In this lesson we'll concentrate on turning research into original ideas. Referring back to my board on Pinterest, I'll start taking elements that I like and drawing a single page in my sketchbook. For me this is probably the most enjoyable part. It's important that I don't think too much about the final concept. I'm just trying to let my mind go free and see where it goes. It's also not about creating wonderful drawings. it's just about making sketches. Come up with your own ideas, have fun. I'm using my name. You'll be using your name. My song title is...”
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Course summary for: The Art of Record Covers: Illustration Meets Lettering
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Category
Illustration -
Areas
Calligraphy, Graphic Design, Lettering, Traditional illustration
Steve Simpson
A course by Steve Simpson
With over 30 years of experience, Steve Simpson is renowned for his hand-lettered packaging design, whimsical characters, and illustrated barcodes. His distinctive style, inspired by the arts & crafts movement, 50s advertising, and folk art, has appeared on everything from a 1" postage stamp to a 200 feet screen in Times Square. His work has adorned whiskey bottles and cough bottles, boardgames and board rooms, hot sauces and ceramic saucers.
Since 2008, Steve has won over 50 awards for both packaging design and illustration, including Gold awards from the Association of Illustrators, Illustrators Guild of Ireland, the IDI and ICAD. He's been an awards judge for Adobe, 3x3, and the Hong Kong Society of Illustrators, and is also a founding member of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland and OFFSKETCH.
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